It doesn’t matter if it’s a Winter snow storm or a Summer thunderstorm when you lose power you should be prepared! An addition to the candles, flashlights, and batteries should be glow sticks! You can get these in all types at the Dollar Store. They’re cheap and don’t require battery power. Keep them all over your home for such emergencies as they will emit a glowing light. They can also soothe kids anxiety by making it a fun way to deal with the darkness.